Easily Deployed Low Cost Unmanned Aerial System

FIRETAIL UAS

The Firetail is an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) consisting of a low-cost foam wing and Australian-made and designed Firetail autopilot and application that enables both the collection and presentation of real-time geo-referenced images and maps for damage assessment. The Firetail folds into a standard backpack and can be deployed in a matter of minutes. The advantages of utilizing a mobile device is that geo-referenced images can be delivered in real time to our Firetail cloud anywhere in the world. Another advantage is that users can review stitched together geo-referenced images upon landing.

A low-cost, easy-to-use drone that helps rapidly assess damage and humanitarian needs in remote areas following a disaster. With the Australian Government’s support, the Firetail prototype will be improved and tailored to suit the needs of local communities in the Pacific.

— Julie Bishop, Minister of Foreign Affairs

The impact of the Firetail in countries hit by natural disasters could save numerous lives thanks to early reporting and providing first responders with accurate, recent data.

— Hayley Williams, Gizmodo

The low-cost drone is designed to be user-friendly and gather real-time images and information from disaster zones in order to target relief.

— Tahlia McPherson, The Border Mail

This Australian designed and made product will help responders rapidly get the data they need to provide emergency relief to affected communities